Dr. Ann R. Addison has been named to head Primary Care of Southwest Georgia, replacing former CEO Janice Sherman who left the center earlier this month. "We are anxious to serve anyone needing primary care services," Dr. Addison stated. More...

Jessie M. Booker, 81, of Blakely died Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan. Mrs. Booker was born in Clay County Oct. 27, 1925, to the late Mark Lyles Sr. and Nanlou Carter Lyles. More...

Wynnis Roberts Perkerson, of Greensboro, N.C., died June 16, 2007, at her home. A native of South Georgia, she was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class at her church serving as president for two years, and holding other offices as well. More...

Alva LaGrange "Buck" Clark Jr., 93, of Blakely died Saturday, June 16, 2007, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan. Mr. Clark was born in Houston County, Ala. April 23, 1914, to the late Alva LaGrange Clark Sr. and Mary Ada Clark. More...

Medication errors can occur at any step during the health care process. It's estimated that on average, there is at least one medication error per hospital patient per day, although error rates vary widely across facilities. More...

The Blakely Lions Club, young ambassador Savannah Smith, essayist Stephanie Anderson, and the Early County LEO Club received special recognition at the 86th multiple district Lions of Georgia state convention in Callaway Gardens June 1-3. More...

Class of 1970 The Class of 1970, the last class graduating from Washington High, will gather for their 37th reunion at the Holiday Inn, 2195 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, Saturday, July 7 at 7 p.m. More...

Valdosta State Joseph Edison, husband of Kim Waters and son of Sammy Edison and Pam Edison of Blakely, received the Valdosta State University outstanding senior exercise science major during the spring semester 2007 from Valdosta State University More...

"I think I had the perfect team." That's what Early County Superintendent Betty Orange told school board members in her final remarks at the BOE's June 12 meeting at the middle school. "They played a major part in my success as superintendent. More...

Auditions for the Courses for Kids got underway this week at Bainbridge College in Blakely with Camp EXCEL (Excellence in Learning) "Pirates of the Seven Seas." The theme for the July 16-20 camp will be "World of Bugs and Insects. More...

The City of Blakely would like to recognize James McNease, a valuable employee in the electrical department, as Employee of the Month for May. The City is proud to acknowledge all of his hard work and dedication. More...

Isaiah 1:10-20 Among many of the groups of believers in Jesus Christ, the topic of worship is a hot button. The worship of God - in many congregations - has been reduced to feel-good or 'what's in it for me' sessions. More...

Matthew 5:1-2. Jesus Christ is a great teacher because of his great love. God is love, so you cannot examine any aspect of the son of God's ministry without noticing the love factor. It is in every story. More...

Friendship M.B.C. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will have its annual revival June 18 through June 22 at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Etmon Howard Jr. of Bainbridge. Everyone is invited to attend. True Love M.B.C. More...

CDP provides benefits to farmers who suffered quantity and quality losses from natural disasters and related conditions that occurred in 2005 and 2006 and for 2007 crops if the crop was planted before Feb. More...

10 YEARS AGO June 26, 1997 CITY leaders are expected to pass a revised animal control ordinance at the July 8 meeting of the Blakely city council. EARLY MEMORIAL Hospital has hired Josh Woodin, a physician's assistant, for its emergency room. More...

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Craft of Blakely are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Ann, to Robert Kenneth Witt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackcay Witt of Richland, Ga. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. More...

James Allen Howard and Jan Day Barron of Blakely are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Day Howard, to Justin Bent Rhodes of Troy, Ala., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson Rhodes, also of Troy. More...